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Mes čia esam ne žūti, o žudyti.

In June, 1941 Finland has little choice but to ally itself with Nazi Germany against its traditional foe. Virtually unknown in the WWII arena, this brutal war against Soviet occupation takes place in the Far North. As the men of a Finnish infantry unit march through the forests of Karelia to regain territory lost to Russia in the Winter War of 1939, each of them soon realizes the horror and pointlessness of war.

Aku Louhimies

Aku Louhimies is an award-winning director and screenwriter known for his films interpreting reality beautifully, yet truthfully. Over the past decade, his films have established him as one of the most preeminent directors of Scandinavian cinema today.